Senior Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for leading talent acquisition efforts and supporting all areas of human resources for the organization. This role serves as a key resource to leadership and staff by providing expertise in recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with strong nonprofit recruiting experience and a passion for building a mission-driven workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus)

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for all positions within the organization.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and hiring priorities.
• Screen applicants, coordinate interviews, conduct reference checks, and facilitate offers.
• Build relationships with community partners, colleges, workforce development programs, and professional organizations.
• Manage the applicant tracking system and maintain recruitment metrics.
• Coordinate job fairs, networking events, and recruitment outreach efforts.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve retention and reduce turnover.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes.
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Assist with policy implementation.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Support HR audits and reporting requirements.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training and professional development opportunities.
• Support leadership development and succession planning efforts.
• Assist with performance evaluation processes.